Week 7 - Journal

Part 1. Reflections
This week was not as bad as i thought it would be. The first assignment was interesting, and I too was surprised by those thinking everything is free on the web. I do want to give the web credit, but also think it has taken many away from traditional research methods. the advanced Google search was very interesting. I can not believe how advanced technology has come. I almost felt that I was working with a robot. to get a good start towards research have as much detail in to your search area. Google scholar was not my favorite, and I think i wont be using it as often. I felt that it was over my head. I felt that it was incomplete and only gave you sections depending on what you typed in your search area. Web citing was fun, it was an adventure searching and properly citing, i feel pretty confident after these assignments. Also after doing the web evaluation, i felt better about my annotations and hope that you see my intentions towards improvements.
Part 2. Applications
This whole week will be applied towards future assignments. I really feel more comfortable that i know what and where i need to locate information pertaining to citing my sources. I still don't have every period down ,but feel comfortable that I some will. I carry my MLA citation guide at all times and use it for everything that needs to be cited. (I just hope that you don't change the citation style any time some!) this week was a felt a bit longer, but I am glad we did it.

Journal - Week 6

Part 1. Reflections

This week was a busy one, I can see why the assignments were all spread out. the database search strategy assignment was a great way of breaking ground towards the pathfinder assignment. All I hope is that it is properly done. My research results, were also a great way of practicing citations. I was glad this assignment was done. However I still have a hard time picking information for the annotations. Revising my research plan, was also a great idea. The new and improved research plan, seems more organized and I feel it contains useful information, that i can research, without having trouble.

Part 2.
I am really glad that we have to do these type of assignments. The is so much more than just writing a paper. I have learned this week that research takes time and can not be rushed. I know that by doing this type of work we are working towards our final project. I am glad we have gotten experience, because some of us would have not had a clue, on what to do. this class has been very active and i am convinced it is all for the better.

Journal Week 5

Part 1. Reflections on course content.

This week we worked on some very well needing citations. I was able to complete my assignment using the links that were given to us. I especially found useful, MLA citation guidelines. I don't think that I will lever remember what goes where. I will keep that site as my main area for answers. The other assignments were not as easy as they seem. Annotations I learned, need to be easy to read and to the point to keep the reader interested. I made my annotations with this in mind. I noticed when doing the annotation assignment, if it had to much information that i had no prior knowledge, I would go to the next. For the last assignment, annotation and citing, I found that is was a great way to practice for future use. I feel that this can only help me.

Part 2. Applications to your Life

i found that these assignments are to only benefit you. I felt that Francine has a solid foundation on these subjects. she is well aware of what a college level student should be doing, yet many of us have never done annotations prior to this course. I know that this class will help my grades improve over the next several semesters.

Week 4

Part 1. Reflections on Course Content
I completed the first part of How I know part 1, using the instructions given. Going on to Google and finding the origin of the word Canuck was interesting. I made my conclusion based on a pile of information. I do know ( I think I know) that it was originated in Canada. I thought this was going to be an easy assignment, but found out that I still don't know where Canuck came from. Part 2 was just as confusing. I really like what was written in the Article of Theory. I could not have put it in better words. I would be interested in reading more from the author.

For the Research plan, I am glad I did this. I feel that doing this assignment helped me get a head start on my Pathfinder. I am glad and appreciate the importance of the weekly assignments. I enjoyed reading the other posts by the students, and found some useful ideas for my own projects. Way to go guys!! Thanks.

Part 2. Applications to your Life
This whole week was filled with information and techniques that I will continue to use. I enjoyed most was the what I know assignment. I like that this weeks assignments really are to reflect on your own life and experiences.

So is their a correct answer to Canuck?